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Henry Odwar: Statesman and political adversary who sought forgiveness amid cancer battle
Sudans Post
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June 27, 2025
The late Dr. Henry Dilah Odwar speaks about his health during an interview recorded in 2019. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – South Sudan turns 14 years old next month. In the country’s nascent but tumultuous history, few figures embody the complex...
Speaker Nunu urges swift action on anti-GBV and family law bills
Eye Radio
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June 26, 2025
Authors: Baria Johnson | Michael Daniel | Published: 4 hours ago Jemma Nunu Kumba, the Speaker of the National Parliament during innaguartion of parliament by President Salva Kiir on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - Credit: Office of the President Juba,...
CES governor calls for reformatory schools to control gang activities
Eye Radio
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June 26, 2025
Authors: Alhadi Hawari | | Published: 7 hours ago Central Equatoria State Governor Rabi Emmanuel Mujung with state officials during a security meet on Wednesday - Photo credit: CES Presss Unit The governor of Central Equatoria has called for...
Afreximbank chooses continuity with Elombi as president
African Business
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June 29, 2025
This article was produced with the support of Afreximbank The African Export-Import Bank chose to stick with continuity as it picked George Elombi, a seasoned insider, to lead the continental trade bank at a critical point in Africa’s development....
ELIJAH MANYOK JOK: A VISIONARY LEADER FOR BCYA-JUBA 2025–2027
PaanLuel Wël Media Ltd
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June 28, 2025
By Naih Garang, Kampala, Uganda Saturday, 28 June 2025 (PW) — a time when youth leadership is needed more than ever to navigate the socio-economic challenges of our communities, EMJ brings to the table not just charisma and experience, but a...
Opinion| R-ARCSS: The consequences of collapse vs. the cost of complicity
Radio Tamazuj
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July 18, 2025
The 2018 Revitalised Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) has been systematically violated by the Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity (RTGONU), primarily through unilateral presidential actions....
Sudan Nashra: Burhan agrees to week-long humanitarian truce in Fasher | Armed groups’ ministerial quotas derail PM’s technocratic vision | RSF infighting breaks out in Kordofan, South Darfur | Hemedti makes first field appearance in two years, strikes …
Mada Masr
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June 28, 2025
Amid a deepening humanitarian catastrophe in North Darfur’s Fasher — besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for over a year — Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC) Chair and Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Commander-in-Chief Abdel Fattah...
Initially wary of Trump, Roberts and Barrett offer the president his biggest win of the Supreme Court term
KRDO - Colorado
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June 28, 2025
By Joan Biskupic, CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst (CNN) — Chief Justice John Roberts chastised President Donald Trump early on in his second term, and Justice Amy Coney Barrett pointedly questioned whether his administration would adhere to court...
SGBV law demystified as police hunt four remaining suspects in gang rape video
The City Review
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June 28, 2025
National Police Services (SSNPS) said that after the video circulated, law enforcement was able to apprehend four suspects with the help of the community, but the remaining four are still on the run By William Madouk Four suspects linked to viral...
Nearly 12 million Refugees Losing Access to UNHCR Assistance
The Reporter Ethiopia
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July 19, 2025
A report published on Friday revealed that following major cuts to humanitarian budgets, up to 11.6 million refugees and asylum seekers risk losing access this year to direct humanitarian assistance from UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency. The figure...
WES to operationalize a university, as governor champions education, agriculture
The City Review
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June 28, 2025
Acting Governor Daniel Badagbu outlined his vision for a healthier, more prosperous future, announcing that the state should prepare for a new university which will be opened next week.By: Emmanuel Mandella In his address to the people of Western...
Activist urges parliament to prioritize 2025/26 budget amid economic crisis
Eye Radio
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July 16, 2025
Author: Obaj Okuj | Published: 3 hours ago Ter Manyang, the Executive Director of the Juba-based Center for Peace and Advocacy or CPA - COURTESY Ter Manyang, Executive Director of the Centre for Peace and Advocacy, told Eye Radio this morning that...
See who made the ballot for Boston’s September preliminary election
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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It’s now official which candidates have qualified for the ballot in Boston’s preliminary election. Along with the city’s flagship mayoral race, all 13 City Council positions are up for reelection this year. In Boston, candidates for mayor and...
Full UK Foreign Office 'do not travel' list - 31 countries tourists should avoid
Belfast Live
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July 19, 2025
Ben Test Hurst-BM and Ben Hurst 16:33, 19 Jul 2025Updated 17:16, 19 Jul 2025 Travellers are frequently cautioned about the dangers of travelling to particular destinations worldwide, with guidance on maintaining personal safety. However, just 31...
Justice Minister calls for people-driven, inclusive constitution-making process
Eye Radio
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June 24, 2025
Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 5 hours ago JUBA, South Sudan – June 24, 2025 (Eye Radio) — The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs says that the permanent constitution-making process in South Sudan must be democratic, inclusive,...
Gender Minister condemns gang-rape incident in Gumbo-Sherikat
Number One Citizen Daily
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June 27, 2025
By Yiep Joseph South Sudan Minister of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare has condemned an horrific sexual assault perpetrated against a young lady in Gumbo-sherikat. Aya Benjamin Libo Warille expressed disappointment and urged security forces to...
Kiir calls for immediate lifting of sanctions, arms embargo
Number One Citizen Daily
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July 18, 2025
By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday reiterated a call for immediate lifting of sanctions and embargo, imposed on South Sudan. In his address during reopening of the National Assembly, President Kiir applauded the...
‘Corruption will not be tolerated,’ Governor Mujung to state officials
Sudans Post
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June 27, 2025
Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, Governor of Central Equatoria State. [Photo: Courtesy]JUBA – The Governor of Central Equatoria, Rabi Mujung Emmanuel, has issued a resolute warning to state officials, declaring that corruption will have no place in his...
Washington Roundup: Trump’s Epstein fallout; Congress backs rescissions; IRS church policy shifts
OSV News
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON (OSV News) — The Trump administration faced increasing political controversy over its handling of documents surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, just as Catholic groups are pressing for new bills to fight human trafficking and protect...
Girl ‘gang-raped’ in Juba: police
Radio Tamazuj
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June 26, 2025
South Sudanese police said Thursday they arrested seven suspects in the alleged gang-rape of a girl in the capital, Juba, after a video of the assault circulated online. The disturbing footage appears to show the girl being forced into sexual acts...